480 for Sale

Cleaned up the garage, found parts laying around, but it turned out to be a complete Volvo 480? If you want to sell your car (480 only) you can place an advert here.

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zapcity
Knows an Aerodeck isn't a 480
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480 for Sale

Post by zapcity » Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:30 am

A gent on the Volvo forum has a 480 for sale.

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No price but the following info. The paintwork has a few overtones of a different touch up in places, she is all complete, starts and runs, approx 43,000 miles on clock. It is available to view just outside of Norwich.

If anyone is interested, let me know and I pass on some details.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!

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jamescarruthers
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jamescarruthers » Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:59 am

I love a silver 480!‎
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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MisterH
480 Is my middle name
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Location: Stockbridge

Re: 480 for Sale

Post by MisterH » Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:59 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:59 am
I love a silver 480!‎
Black rubbing strips don't help it though...
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

zapcity
Knows an Aerodeck isn't a 480
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Re: 480 for Sale

Post by zapcity » Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:34 am

If anyone is interested, he was looking for £1000 but will accept offers.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!

zapcity
Knows an Aerodeck isn't a 480
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Joined: Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:01 pm
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Re: 480 for Sale

Post by zapcity » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:15 am

This is now available for offers around £500 as owner needs space. Will be scrapped in 2 weeks of it doesn't sell which is a shame.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!

Alan 480
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Alan 480 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:42 pm

zapcity wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:15 am
This is now available for offers around £500 as owner needs space. Will be scrapped in 2 weeks of it doesn't sell which is a shame.
sad day when worth MUCH more as spares than complete :-(
Alan

480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1

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Jay-Kay-Em
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Jay-Kay-Em » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:26 pm

It is really sad.... it must go for £500 surely....?

I hate to be a vulture, but if it is scrapped, can you let me know where.... I need a carpet... no interior pics but looks presentable already. Breakers yards have a habit of leaving doors & windows open or off entirely. I have seen two cars now that would of had salvageable carpets but now have footwells only fit for frogspawn :(

Or tell me to bog off and create a Volvo forum ID! I just remember the 400 sections being pretty quiet.
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Martin Mc
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Martin Mc » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:05 pm

Why don't we all club together, buy the car and donate it to one of our number who is currently off road? That way the car remains on the road and not a casualty of the great garage in the sky, and someone deserving gets a low mileage daily driver gratis.

Just an idea.. crazy yah, but worthy of consideration? mebbe:)

Martin
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free :)

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dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:27 am

Well, we are near Norwich as well so very happy to go and give it a look over.
Martin Mc wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:05 pm
Why don't we all club together, buy the car and donate it to one of our number who is currently off road? That way the car remains on the road and not a casualty of the great garage in the sky, and someone deserving gets a low mileage daily driver gratis.

Just an idea.. crazy yah, but worthy of consideration? mebbe:)

Martin
Nice idea Martin, I'd be willing to donate. Perhaps we could use it as a pool car.Anyone else got any thoughts ?
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

jifflemon
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jifflemon » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:53 am

Also willing to add to the pool!

And give it a look over/basic service

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jamescarruthers
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:57 am

I can donate £100 to the cause but have no space to keep it
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jifflemon » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:04 am

Jay-Kay-Em wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:26 pm
I hate to be a vulture, but if it is scrapped, can you let me know where.... I need a carpet... no interior pics but looks presentable already. Breakers yards have a habit of leaving doors & windows open or off entirely. I have seen two cars now that would of had salvageable carpets but now have footwells only fit for frogspawn :(
I've a carpet cleaner and access to LOTS of chemicals, so can happily attempt salvage on any you find.

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edie_fox
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by edie_fox » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:52 pm

jifflemon wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:53 am


And give it a look over/basic service
Haha.... For ‘basic service’ see ‘devote 16 weeks of my life to making sure everything is correct and the best it can be’. :lol:

Norm57
Can tell where the 480 was built
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Norm57 » Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:23 pm

I am willing to donate if some one can store it, it’s a great idea Martin. The car looks far too good to scrap going by the pictures.

jifflemon
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jifflemon » Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:58 pm

edie_fox wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:52 pm
jifflemon wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:53 am


And give it a look over/basic service
Haha.... For ‘basic service’ see ‘devote 16 weeks of my life to making sure everything is correct and the best it can be’. :lol:
Oi! I resemble that comment! :angry:

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dragonflyjewels
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:32 pm

Now have contact details so I'll find out where it is and go have a look see.
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:38 pm

Jay-Kay-Em wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:26 pm
It is really sad.... it must go for £500 surely....?

I hate to be a vulture, but if it is scrapped, can you let me know where.... I need a carpet... no interior pics but looks presentable already. Breakers yards have a habit of leaving doors & windows open or off entirely. I have seen two cars now that would of had salvageable carpets but now have footwells only fit for frogspawn :(

Or tell me to bog off and create a Volvo forum ID! I just remember the 400 sections being pretty quiet.

Try the one on ebay for breaking - item 124121114228
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

Norm57
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 362
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:08 pm
Location: Knaresborough

Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Norm57 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:28 am

What’s the latest on this? Anyone else had any thoughts on Martins idea of a pool car?

Martin Mc
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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by Martin Mc » Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:42 pm

Well, I emailed the owner (Graham) about a week ago, but have had no reply as things stand.

I'd hate to see the car go to the 480 wedge in the sky, and would put money in to preserve her, or even go the whole hog and take her on - although i have nowhere to store another car just now.

Zapcity - what's the story?

Martin
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free :)

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Re: 480 for Sale

Post by jifflemon » Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:37 pm

Sylvia's on the case - Pool car plan is looking promising - Apparently the owner works away from home a lot.

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